Acorus Calamus

Acorus calamus is an herb that is used in ancient Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine known to enhance the cognitive abilities of a human being. Some studies also suggest that the herb has ability to treat neuropathic pain.

The basic mechanism behind the plant revolves around the interaction of the GABAA receptors. In addition to this, β-asarone is also one of the ingredients that are responsible for the mechanism behind the plant.

The Acorus calamus has a number of health benefits that can be attributed to the makeup of the plant. It has a number of antibiotic, memory boosting as well as tranquilizing substances and also those which improves blood circulation. In addition, it has anti-rheumatic, nervine and anti-spasmodic properties.